Welcome to Central States SER

Central States SER (SER) is a workforce development and education organization that believes in the potential of each and every individual. Since our inception in 1987, SER has assisted thousands of marginalized and disadvantaged residents from across the City of Chicago and suburban Cook County in achieving their career and academic goals through quality employment, education and training programs. We help some of the hardest-to-reach youth and adults – people trying to improve their lives but who are at risk of slipping through the cracks. At SER we do everything it takes to help our customers succeed.